Prevention of Blindness Week 2026: NSPB-I and purpose
Why in the news
The annual awareness week came round again in April 2026, stressing early eye care and screening to avoid preventable sight loss.
Key facts
- Timing: the first week of April.
- Aim: awareness of avoidable vision loss and the value of proactive eye care.
- Lead body: NSPB-I.
- Partners: Sightsavers and Rotary International, helping widen access to eye screening.
- Tribute: to the society’s founders, including Rajkumari Amrit Kaur.
Exam angle
- Observance date: first week of April.
- Person linked to the society’s founding: Rajkumari Amrit Kaur.
- Theme: avoidable blindness and eye screening.